SC LAUNCH · SCRA 2026CONFIDENTIAL · JUNE 2026
NeedNoMoreTM
Real-Time Food Access Infrastructure
for South Carolina
Making food access visible, reliable, and actionable.
Svitlana & Yurii Koval, Co-Founders · Columbia, SC
neednomore.com
neednomore.com
NEEDNOMORE · SCRA 2026PROBLEM
Food exists. Access doesn't.
There is no real-time, verified infrastructure connecting food-insecure families to available resources. Existing directories are static, outdated, and disconnected – leading to wasted trips, closed doors, and invisible need.
Real message we received
"I'm on a walker and I'm a senior citizen. I ride the city bus to go different places to get food. Need somewhere closer, not so far from a bus stop."
— Resident, ZIP 29205, Columbia SC
NEEDNOMORE · SCRA 2026PROBLEM
The problem
in numbers
Food insecurity is not only a supply problem – it is also a coordination and data problem. These are numbers we can defend.
1 in 7
South Carolinians face food insecurity.Source: Feeding America, 2024
~4,200
People below the poverty line in ZIP 29205 (Shandon/Rosewood) – a neighborhood most consider stable. Yet only 2 pantries serve the general public, both only on Wednesdays, with no coordination between them. No one thinks to look here – which is exactly why the gap goes unaddressed.Source: US Census ACS 2024; NeedNoMore Community Dashboard
~40%
Of pantry listings had wrong hours, addresses, or status when verified — consistent with national research (CUNY SPH found ~50% of NYC pantries were closed or unreachable during listed hours).Source: NeedNoMore field research, 2025–2026; CUNY SPH, 2018; Maguire-Jack et al., PMC6330151
~2 in 3
Pantries are invisible to anyone searching online, calling 211, or receiving a referral — they simply don't appear in standard directories. Columbia: FindHelp listed 25–30 out of 75 active hubs. Sumter: FindHelp listed 7; even local nonprofits pooling their knowledge reached only 12 of ~25+ pantries in the city.Source: NeedNoMore map vs. FindHelp/211/local nonprofit lists, Columbia & Sumter SC, 2025–2026
No known SC platform
No SC platform combining real-time provider updates, community verification, AI-assisted discovery, helper coordination, and ZIP-level dashboards.
NEEDNOMORE · SCRA 2026SOLUTION
NeedNoMore: a real-time food access platform
for families, pantries, and civic partners.
A web-based platform – no app download, no account required – that replaces dead data with live, verified intelligence.
For FamiliesLive
A free public map showing real-time open/closed status, eligibility requirements, food types, and hours – verified by community and AI.
For PantriesLive
A simple portal for managers to update availability, signal shortages, find volunteers, and connect with donors – without paperwork and calls.
For Civic PartnersIn Development
A community dashboard showing ZIP-level supply vs. demand, resource gaps, and real-time search activity – in active development, early beta for partner use.
NEEDNOMORE · SCRA 2026SOLUTION BENEFITS
End-to-end value creation
✓ Eliminates Wasted Trips
Families see verified open/closed status before leaving home. Our data improved reliability from ~60% to ~97% in Columbia.
✓ Surfaces Hidden Resources
Our AI discovery found 2.5x more food pantries than the main public directories we reviewed in Columbia — 75 mapped hubs vs. 25–30 in those lists. Adding 88 summer meal sites brings the total to 163 active resources.
✓ Real-Time Coordination
Pantry surplus alerts, volunteer matching, and donation coordination happen in real time – not through phone trees and spreadsheets.
✓ Reveals Structural Blindspots
Our dashboard exposed that ZIP 29205 has more poverty than the "food desert" ZIP 29204 – but fewer pantries. Static maps miss this.
✓ Zero Barriers to Access
No app, no account, no ID required. Open a browser and find food — designed for dignity, not gatekeeping. So simple that non-technical pantry volunteers adopted it immediately; they call it "granny-approved."
✓ Self-Improving Data
Community neighbors verify data in 15 seconds. AI agents scan the web for changes. The more people use it, the more accurate it gets.
NEEDNOMORE · SCRA 2026KEY FEATURES
4 Modes of a Hunger-Smart City
Each mode feeds the others – creating a data flywheel that gets smarter with every interaction.
FindLIVE
Public Resource Map
Real-time access with specific eligibility, hours, food types. AI-assisted discovery surfaces 2.5x more resources than the main public directories we reviewed in Columbia.
HelpLIVE
Helpers Mode
Citizens volunteer time, donate specific items, or offer transport. Matched to pantry needs in real-time by proximity.
ManageLIVE
Pantry Portal
Simple portal for managers to update status, signal shortages, find grants, and connect with volunteers. No technical skill needed.
SeeIN DEVELOPMENT
Community Dashboard
City-wide command center tracking real-time supply vs. demand, ZIP-level heat mapping, and search activity trends. In active development – early beta for partner use.
NEEDNOMORE · SCRA 2026DIFFERENTIATORS
What makes NeedNoMore different
DIFFERENTIATOR #1
Live intelligence, not a static directory
Existing tools (Feeding America locator, 211/FindHelp, food bank lists) are static databases updated manually. NeedNoMore combines AI web scanning with community verification to keep data current in real time.
DIFFERENTIATOR #2
Three-sided platform with data flywheel
We serve families, pantries, and civic partners in one product. Seeker search activity feeds pantry updates, which feed the city dashboard – creating compounding network effects no single-user tool can match.
DIFFERENTIATOR #3
We do the homework so families don't have to
Directories give you a list and walk away. For many families, finding food can take hours each week – unanswered calls, wasted trips, no guarantees. We've lived it across 4 states. So we built what didn't exist: filters, eligibility criteria before you go, hours you can trust. People in survival mode don't have time to spare. We give it back.
NEEDNOMORE · SCRA 2026INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Proprietary technology
and IP protection
Status of Intellectual Property
Provisional patent filed covering the core method of real-time community verification and AI-assisted food resource discovery. Full utility patent in preparation.
Intellectual Property Rights
Company-owned exclusively through founder IP assignment agreements. No university or third-party license. NeedNoMore, Inc. (Delaware C-Corp) holds all rights with no encumbrances.
Current Stage of Development
Three fully operational products launched in 2026: Find (public resource map), Help (helpers/volunteer coordination), and Manage (pantry portal). The fourth product, See (community dashboard), is actively under development and in early beta for partner use. 163 food hubs mapped in Columbia, SC; community verification and AI discovery engine fully deployed.
NEEDNOMORE · SCRA 2026MARKET OPPORTUNITY
Who we serve and who pays
Our platform serves four distinct user segments. Revenue comes from institutional buyers, not from families.
| Segment | Users | Pain Point | Buyer | Revenue Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families | Low-income households, seniors, people without transportation | Cannot find current, verified food help near them | Free users (not the buyer) | $0 — free public good |
| Helpers | Volunteers, donors, transport drivers | Want to help but don't know where need is greatest, what's accepted, or when to show up | Free users (not the buyer) | $0 — drives pantry engagement & retention |
| Providers | Pantries, churches, schools, community fridges | Need to update info, find volunteers and donors, reduce wrong calls and wasted trips | Free + paid tier | Free portal; paid tier for advanced features |
| Institutions | Cities, counties, health systems, coalitions, funders | Need ZIP-level food access data for planning, grants, and coordination | Direct buyer | Dashboard subscription + implementation fees |
Initial Target Market
Mid-size cities and counties in SC and the Southeast US (population 50K–500K) with active food security programs and grant-funded coalitions.
Why South Carolina First
SC has the 9th highest food insecurity rate in the US (Feeding America, 2024). We are SC-based, our pilot is here, and our partnerships are here.
NEEDNOMORE · SCRA 2026GO-TO-MARKET
Partner-Led Distribution in Columbia
Families drive usage. Helpers expand reach. Providers keep data fresh. Institutions pay for visibility.
1. Reach Families
- 52,000 flyers and 600 posters printed – distribution underway through pantries, libraries, schools, churches, hospitals
- COMET bus poster campaign planned Q3 2026 – reaching transit riders across Columbia ZIP codes
- Partner website search widgets and local directory listings expand access through trusted community channels
2. Engage Helpers
- Volunteer recruitment video series in production – featuring real pantry volunteer experiences
- Social media campaign planned Q3 2026 – directing volunteers and donors to pantries with greatest need
- Helpers Mode connects people to specific needs: transportation, donations, volunteer shifts
3. Onboard Providers
- Pantry/provider outreach underway – 14 onboarding conversations completed in Columbia and Richland County
- Provider update workflows live – managers update status, hours, and needs directly
- Harvest Hope introduction received – meeting in progress to explore pantry onboarding and data-sharing pathways
4. Convert Institutional Buyers
- City of Columbia MOU – pilot underway supporting citywide resource visibility
- Food Policy Committee, Live Healthy Richland County, Prisma Health, SC Thrive, Sumter conversations active
- Dashboard pilots and ZIP-level visibility create paths to subscriptions, sponsored ZIPs, county expansion
Expansion model: verify local resources → onboard providers → launch public distribution → sell dashboard / sponsored coverage
NEEDNOMORE · SCRA 2026COMPETITION
From static directories to live intelligence
Current alternatives are static, outdated, and disconnected. NeedNoMore is the only platform combining all of these capabilities.
| Capability | 211 / FindHelp | Feeding America | Plentiful | Local PDFs | NeedNoMore | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuously updated map | ||||||
| Provider self-updates | ||||||
| User-submitted corrections | ||||||
| AI-assisted discovery | ||||||
| Community verification | ||||||
| Helper/volunteer coordination | ||||||
| ZIP-level gap dashboard | ||||||
| No app / no account needed |
NEEDNOMORE · SCRA 2026BUSINESS MODEL
Revenue streams
Pre-Revenue– product live, city pilot underway via MOU, institutional buyer conversations active
Pricing Strategy
NeedNoMore is free for families and low-friction for providers. Revenue comes from institutions that need verified food access data, ZIP-level visibility, outreach coordination, and reporting.
We monetize through dashboard subscriptions, implementation fees, and sponsored geographic coverage. Early pricing ranges are being tested through Columbia, Sumter, church, coalition, and funder conversations.
| Revenue Stream | Buyer | Pricing Range |
|---|---|---|
| Community Dashboard | City, county, coalition, health system, funder | $10K–$75K/year by geography and feature depth |
| Adopt-a-ZIP Sponsorship | Church, foundation, company | $1K–$10K/year per ZIP or neighborhood package |
| Implementation / Data Setup | Municipality, coalition, grant-funded partner | $5K–$50K one-time county launch fee |
| Sponsored Expansion / Grant-Funded Rollouts | Public and private funders | Pilot funding for rural or underserved counties; converts to local subscription or sponsorship |
Software scales efficiently; local verification, onboarding, and outreach are funded through implementation fees and sponsorships.
NEEDNOMORE · SCRA 2026CUSTOMER DISCOVERY & EARLY TRACTION
Validated through building, not just talking
Columbia Pilot Results
75Food pantry/resource locations mapped in Columbia/Richland – up from ~25 in the main public directories we compared against
+88Summer meal sites added – bringing total mapped food access points to 163
~97%Data reliability on verified pantry records – up from ~60% in existing lists reviewed
2.5xMore food resources surfaced than the main public directories we reviewed in Columbia
Partnerships & Validation
City of Columbia – MOU signed; pilot underway
Live Healthy Richland Coalition – accepted as coalition members
Prisma Health – active partnership conversation
Sumter County – early expansion conversation
14 pantry/provider onboarding conversations completed
COLA Launchpad: Best Pitch + Most Changed Project awards
Tailwind Tech Summit: "Mission-Driven Project" award
Ignite Founders member – competitively selected
1 Million Cups Columbia presenter — June 2026
Working Product Live
DE C-Corp + SC Registered
Provisional Patent Filed
IP Assigned to Company
SC-Based · Columbia Launch Market
NEEDNOMORE · SCRA 2026ROADMAP
South Carolina expansion plan
Columbia becomes the proof point for county-by-county expansion across South Carolina.
Now
Q2 2026
Columbia pilot live (163 hubs)
Pantry portal v1 operational
88 summer meal sites mapped
SCRA membership application
1 Million Cups presentation
Next
Q3–Q4 2026
Launch Sumter pilot
Secure first city/county contract
Release Pantry Portal v2
Launch Community Dashboard beta
Onboard 5+ pantry managers
Launch volunteer recruitment and social media campaigns
Growth
2027
3–5 SC counties live
Rural county expansion
Food bank network partnership
Begin hiring SC-based employees
Pre-seed fundraising
Scale
2028
10+ SC counties live
Southeast expansion pilots
Health system and coalition partnerships
API / data partnerships
Seed/Series A readiness
NEEDNOMORE · SCRA 2026TEAM
Built by lived experience. Defended by technology.
Svitlana Koval
CEO + Co-Founder
Columbia, SC
Founder, product lead, psychologist, and community builder. Led NeedNoMore from lived problem to live product – including customer discovery, product strategy, data workflows, community validation, and three core product lines.
Yurii Koval
CTO + Co-Founder
Columbia, SC
Senior iOS architect with food logistics and consumer technology experience. Built the backend foundation and community dashboard, and leads technical architecture, data infrastructure, and scalability.
Advisors
Matt Vaadi
Founder, GuHRoo
Alan Blakeborough
Founder, Tax Titans
Tom Brown
CEO, AmICompliant
Dan Rundle
Co-Founder, Launchpad – CEO, Worthwhile
Why we are the right team
We lived the problem
After arriving in the U.S. as refugees from Ukraine, we experienced food insecurity firsthand. We built what we needed and couldn't find.
Execution advantage
Two co-founders covering the full stack – product strategy, community validation, and go-to-market on one side; backend architecture, data infrastructure, and scalability on the other. No critical dependency on outside hires to ship.
Domain expertise
Psychology (understanding the shame, stigma, and invisible barriers behind poverty), food logistics (supply chain thinking), and full-stack engineering – the exact combination this problem requires.
NEEDNOMORE · SCRA 2026COMPANY FINANCIALS
Pro Forma Income Statement
| Description | 2025 Actual | 2026 YTD | 2026 Forecast | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | ||||||
| Commercial - Products | – | – | $1.2K | $94K | $270K | $570K |
| Commercial - Services | – | – | – | $15K | $40K | $100K |
| Grants / Sponsored Research | – | – | $25K | $50K | $75K | $75K |
| Total Revenue | – | – | $26.2K | $159K | $385K | $745K |
| Operating Expenses | ||||||
| G&A (non-salary) | $130 | $838 | $2.5K | $18K | $35K | $60K |
| G&A Salaries | – | – | – | $50K | $90K | $140K |
| Sales & Marketing | – | $1,956 | $8K | $49K | $115K | $185K |
| Research & Development | $602 | $4,713 | $17K | $55K | $95K | $145K |
| Net Income | -$732 | -$7,507 | -$2.1K | -$41K | -$15K | $95K |
NEEDNOMORE · SCRA 2026ASK — MEMBERSHIP & BENEFITS TO SOUTH CAROLINA
We are applying for SCRA membership to scale
NeedNoMore across South Carolina.
What We're Asking For
SCRA membership to access mentorship, commercialization guidance, investor readiness support, and South Carolina partner connections that help NeedNoMore scale from Columbia to other communities across the state.
Commercialization support and go-to-market coaching
Investor readiness and pitch refinement
Introductions to SC city, county, health, and community partners
Grant and funding opportunity connections
Credibility for institutional sales conversations
Benefits to South Carolina
Better Food Access Infrastructure
Real-time, verified food resource data for South Carolina communities – starting with Columbia and expanding into rural counties where the need is greatest.
Job Creation in SC
Planning to begin hiring South Carolina-based employees across engineering, community outreach, data operations, and sales as revenue scales. South Carolina-based, with Columbia as our pilot market.
Taxable Revenue & Grant Attraction
Revenue generated through our SC-registered for-profit company, while helping SC communities compete for federal food security and public health grants with better local data.
Health & Community Care Coordination
NeedNoMore can support health systems, social workers, and community partners addressing food insecurity as a social determinant of health.
NEEDNOMORE · SCRA 2026CONFIDENTIALJUNE 2026
NeedNoMoreTMThank you.
Together, we can make food access visible, reliable,
and actionable across South Carolina.
Svitlana Koval · CEO + Co-Founder
svitlana@neednomore.comYurii Koval · CTO + Co-Founder
yurii@neednomore.comNEEDNOMORE · SCRA 2026